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K582 RTY

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

53,842 mi
Last recorded53,842 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK582 RTY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 53,842 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes corroded but not to excess (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all boots deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front & both rears age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front foglights not working

front tyres different size to rears

Fail 26 Jun 2019 53,841 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes corroded but not to excess (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all boots deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front & both rears age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front foglights not working

front service brake low effort on both sides

front tyres different size to rears

side steps very corroded and not safe to use

Pass 16 Mar 2016 53,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all under body and various components have surface corrosion

both rear leaf springs corroded

both rear tyres cracking

nearside and off side rear chassis starting to corrode

only just met hand brake efficiency

only just met service brake efficiency

Pass 7 Apr 2015 53,388 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

rear chassis surface corrosion

Fail 30 Mar 2015 53,388 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

offside rear tyre cracking

rear chassis surface corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2014 53,236 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 53,234 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 52,959 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 52,256 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 52,200 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 50,224 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 47,754 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 47,741 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 44,595 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 44,514 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 39,403 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 39,403 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both rear tyres cracking.

front registration plate cracked.

nearside front and rear wiper blades split.

offside front outer washer jet inoperative.

Fail 25 Jul 2006 38,974 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres and spare tyre cracking slightly

front number plate cracked

nearside front and rear wiprer blade splitting.

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?

Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
5,158
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
60,850
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 59,436
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,151
position lamp(s) not working 17,886
Stop lamp not working 16,074
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,437
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K582 RTY is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1993 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 113,836 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 59,436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K582 RTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 33 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K582 RTY is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 March 1993.

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